Evil is relative; as culture, folklore, religion and beliefs shift and twist to keep up with what may seem to be radical views of the time, what is seen as inherently bad changes as well. Shakespeare himself delved into the world of exploring what is truly sinister by showcasing Puck, in his “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, as an imp with reprobate motives. The character Puck, doubtlessly, shows what it means to be troublesome and mischievous. While he is seen as playful and the butt of many jokes in many situations, he has his more ominous intentions shine through brighter than all else. With his troublemaker ways he exhibits true characteristics of a biblical devil he transmutes his form, and derives great amusement from being malignant, not unlike the Devil himself. Seemingly, Puck lives his life with a certain air of carelessness and a lack of regard for those around him; he does what he wants when he wants. He makes …show more content…
Satan does this with the intention to lead people into temptation, to lure people into sin. Puck, with similar motivations, misleads and misdirects people with mischievous intentions. The devil shifts into his many forms reminiscent of lions, bears and many other animals that are predatory by nature (Wernick). The devil changes his form to inhibit humans’ ability to rationalize their morals and to become closer to those he wishes to lead into temptation, while Puck changes his form to remain in the background to watch others suffer from his accident. With their form changes they influence those around them into doing rather unsavory things, although they do them in different contexts. The Devil rain hell for spite, Puck for fun, both malicious in intent, disrupt the equilibrium of those around them. The similarities are ever present in the sense of them both shifting from their original form, whatever that may be, and leaving a wake of sin and ruin wherever their gazes may